Air, water, and soil pollution damages ecosystems and harms human health. People exposed to environmental contaminants such as industrial chemicals, heavy metals, and pesticides can develop conditions such as cancer, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Exposure to toxins can also cause neurological problems, damage the immune and reproductive systems, and impact children's development. Toxic substances in the environment typically have the most significant impacts on the poor and most vulnerable in society. This group studies the effects of environmental toxins and creates strategies to promote health and social justice.